Overwintering Gazanias

I grow lots of these lovely little crackers, mostly in pots , crammed in 8 at a go!

My questions are: do they over winter , and what's the best way to do this; and how well do they flower in subsequent years?

If they are difficult to look after over winter or flower power is somewhat less, I may compost them and start again 50 plantlets only cost me £5 plus compost. However they still look healthy at the moment and I am not ready to consign them yet.

Yes, we have managed to keep gazanias over winter before. The first time we did so, we put them in the greenhouse (unheated) and most survived still in their pots.

However, as we were in a rush to get to Australia for son's 40th, last years were left out and again some survived. One just had the tiniest green shoot and carefully nurtured, it was beautiful this year.

So, I would say, that probably if in a sheltered position they would survive over winter. It's certainly worth a try anyway!

This is the first year I've tried to overwinter mine. They are in an unheated GH, which has been bubblewrapped. I'm keeping them quite dry and will fleece them when it gets colder. Just keeping my fingers crossed.

I have put my pots in the porch by front door. Sheltered and some warmth from house but Porch is open to elements too. So I will leave them there and fleece if V. cold. Currently enjoying some late flowers as I go in and out.